Mrs. Shinn's Second Grade

PURPOSE FOR HOMEWORK (Taken from Bethany Christian Academy Homework Policy
Sheet, as stated in handbook.

Homework has a two-fold purpose:
1.  to provide support, practice, and re-enforcement of classroom
instruction in order to allow the student to master necessary information
and concepts at each grade level
2.  to develop a sense of responsibility and accountability

GENERAL POLICY BY GRADE LEVEL:

EACH STUDENT WILL HAVE ONE HOMEWORK/COMMUNICATION FOLDER. THE FOLDER IS SENT HOME AND RETURNED ON A DAILY BASIS. PARENTS SHOULD CHECK THE FOLD EACH NIGHT FOR ANY COMMUNICATION FROM THE TEACHER OR THE OFFICE. THE TEACHER WILL CHECK THE FOLDER EACH MORNING FOR COMMUNICATION FROM THE PARENT.

1.  RETURNED GRADED WORK FROM THE PREVIOUS WEEK IS STAPLED WITH THE  MEMORY VERSE GRADE AND CITIZENSHIP REPORT.

2.  HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE WEEK - ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED ON THE SHEET (SECOND GRADE:  BEGINNING WITH SECOND SEMESTER, STUDENTS WILL COPY SPELLING WORDS AND BIBLE VERSE FROM THE BOARD ONTO THE HOMEWORK SHEET.)

3. INTRODUCE "TIME MANAGEMENT" AND STUDY SKILLS.

4. ANY SPECIAL COMMUNICATION PAPERS i.e. SPECIAL REMINDERS,
FLYERS, AND OTHER COMMUNICATION

IF WORK IS NOT COMPLETED AND TURNED IN ON TIME,THE STUDENT WILL COMPLETE THE WORK DURING SOME FREE PERIOD DURING THE DAY.

MAXIMUM TIME PER NIGHT: 15-20 MINUTES (INCLUDING READING)